The Image You Missed (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, The Image You Missed is a notable film directed by Donal Foreman.
What it’s about. An Irish filmmaker grapples with the legacy of his estranged father, the late documentarian Arthur MacCaig, through MacCaig's decades-spanning archive of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Drawing on over 30 years of unique and never-seen-before footage, 'The Image You Missed' is an experimental essay film that weaves together a history of the Northern Irish 'Troubles' with the story of a son's search for his father. In the process, the film creates a candid encounter between two filmmakers born into different political moments, revealing their contrasting experiences of Irish nationalism, the role of images in social struggle, and the competing claims of personal and political responsibility.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Image You Missed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and Metrograph and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Image You Missed page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Image You Missed (2018)?
- In US, The Image You Missed is available to stream on OVID and Metrograph, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Image You Missed worth watching?
- The Image You Missed holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Image You Missed released?
- The Image You Missed was released in 2018.